The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is aptly described by Cornell Lab’s All About Birds as being “overflowing with energy!” As a small flock of them darted in and out of this small fruit tree I tried to work out their flight pattern. Almost like a helicopter they changed direction midair and proved elusive to photograph. They flew quite close to me without seeming to care about my presence, and flitted off just as fast. Chickadees came and went at a more leisurely pace.